Import/export HS code 28042990: Various rare gases
Other rare gases not specifically listed, used in various industrial and scientific applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,084,928 |
| France | 636,249 |
| Netherlands | 312,737 |
| United States | 300,078 |
| Ukraine | 123,346 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 900,554 | 184,374 | -716,180 |
| France | 0 | 636,249 | +636,249 |
| Netherlands | 262,187 | 50,550 | -211,637 |
| United States | 18,472 | 281,606 | +263,134 |
| Ukraine | 47,659 | 75,687 | +28,028 |
| China | 39,506 | 46,609 | +7,103 |
| Poland | 51,378 | 34,105 | -17,273 |
| Denmark | 1,363 | 72,765 | +71,402 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,163 | 54,433 | +36,270 |
| Singapore | 67,416 | 0 | -67,416 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 636,249 |
| United States | 430,629 |
| Germany | 419,016 |
| Ukraine | 365,340 |
| United Kingdom | 239,686 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 636,249 | +636,249 |
| United States | 80,258 | 350,371 | +270,113 |
| Germany | 356,887 | 62,129 | -294,758 |
| Ukraine | 197,668 | 167,672 | -29,996 |
| United Kingdom | 210,854 | 28,832 | -182,022 |
| China | 58,757 | 101,042 | +42,285 |
| Denmark | 0 | 68,842 | +68,842 |
| Singapore | 65,664 | 0 | -65,664 |
| Switzerland | 28,263 | 33,532 | +5,269 |
| Netherlands | 27,814 | 4,392 | -23,422 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,598,352 |
| Air transport | 797,761 |
| Other | 511,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,825 |
| Road transport | 51,960 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 656,120 | 942,232 | +286,112 |
| Air transport | 282,582 | 515,179 | +232,597 |
| Other | 430,653 | 80,909 | -349,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,210 | 24,615 | -41,595 |
| Road transport | 47,659 | 4,301 | -43,358 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 700,523 |
| 000 | 511,562 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 339,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 324,136 |
| Felixstowe | 250,325 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 11,360 | 689,163 | +677,803 |
| 000 | 430,653 | 80,909 | -349,744 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,107 | 217,765 | +95,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,425 | 59,711 | -204,714 |
| Felixstowe | 230,661 | 19,664 | -210,997 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,246 | 120,448 | -4,798 |
| Harwich | 118,093 | 16,134 | -101,959 |
| ZLC | 47,659 | 75,687 | +28,028 |
| Dover | 28,094 | 75,567 | +47,473 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 69,398 | +69,398 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
1 |
|
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Congo | 423,432 |
| Norway | 381,818 |
| Netherlands | 377,644 |
| Ireland | 368,096 |
| Italy | 215,229 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | 0 | 423,432 | +423,432 |
| Norway | 170,253 | 211,565 | +41,312 |
| Netherlands | 69,830 | 307,814 | +237,984 |
| Ireland | 277,694 | 90,402 | -187,292 |
| Italy | 148,216 | 67,013 | -81,203 |
| Poland | 73,714 | 107,200 | +33,486 |
| United Arab Emirates | 75,069 | 82,560 | +7,491 |
| Finland | 123,911 | 0 | -123,911 |
| United States | 21,890 | 88,730 | +66,840 |
| Singapore | 54,994 | 15,991 | -39,003 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 431 |
| South Korea | 110 |
| Mexico | 65 |
| Turkey | 55 |
| France | 48 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 431 | +431 |
| South Korea | 0 | 110 | +110 |
| Mexico | 0 | 65 | +65 |
| Turkey | 0 | 55 | +55 |
| France | 0 | 48 | +48 |
| Czechia | 0 | 35 | +35 |
| Denmark | 0 | 25 | +25 |
| Italy | 0 | 15 | +15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,178,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,002,104 |
| Air transport | 544,606 |
| Other | 53,157 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,451 | 936,015 | +693,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 576,829 | 425,275 | -151,554 |
| Air transport | 353,930 | 190,676 | -163,254 |
| Other | 27,457 | 25,700 | -1,757 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 610,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 368,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 348,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 327,766 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 295,025 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 33,025 | 577,932 | +544,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 158,164 | 209,956 | +51,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 202,683 | 145,961 | -56,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,927 | 122,839 | -82,088 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 87,667 | 207,358 | +119,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 230,942 | 59,586 | -171,356 |
| Tyne | 0 | 141,264 | +141,264 |
| Manchester Airport | 84,268 | 20,116 | -64,152 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 73,960 | 1,071 | -72,889 |
| 000 | 27,457 | 25,700 | -1,757 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28042990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other rare gases not specifically listed, used in various industrial and scientific applications